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Grace Community School

School

3025 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Tyler, TX 75701

Private

Enrollment

907

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#745 of 883

In Tyler

#9 of 9

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Grace Community School

5.0/10

School in Tyler · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Grace Community School

Grace Community School is a private school in Tyler, TX. Grace Community School serves approximately 907 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Grace Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.3 pts below TX schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Grace Community School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Grace Community School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Tyler, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
This School
vs
15:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
907
This School
vs
640
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 6% vs 0%
Black 4.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.2% vs 0%
Grace Community School Tyler Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Grace Community School (this school) 5.0
CLARKSTON EL 6.0
UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER 7.9
HUBBARD MIDDLE 6.1
WOODS EL 7.9
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL 3.1
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL 3.4
BELL EL 7.2
MOORE MIDDLE 5.9
WISE EL 6.3
TYLER LEGACY H S 6.3
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY MIDDLE 5.6
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - VIRTUAL RECLAIM ACADEMY 4.2
CUMBERLAND H S 4.8
RICE EL 6.2
BONNER EL 7.9
BIRDWELL SCHOOL 8.6
CALDWELL ARTS ACADEMY 9.0
W L KISSAM INT 5.6
PEETE EL 4.9
CHAPEL HILL J H 5.0

Showing 20 of 38 schools. View all schools in Tyler

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,302.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 907
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.3%
Hispanic 6.0%
Black 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3025 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Tyler, TX 75701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Grace Community School may also want to explore other schools in the area. UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY-TYLER (rated 4.6/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Lewisville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Tyler, see our Tyler schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
CLARKSTON EL Tyler 0.6 mi 6.0
LAEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tyler 0.6 mi
TYLER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Tyler 0.6 mi
UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER Tyler 1.1 mi 7.9
BISHOP TK GORMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tyler 1.6 mi 6.6
ACUTE CHILDRENS MONTESSORI ACADEMY Tyler 1.9 mi
HUBBARD MIDDLE Tyler 1.8 mi 6.1
MOORE MIDDLE Tyler 2.0 mi 5.9
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL Tyler 1.9 mi 3.1
ISLAMIC FAITH ACADEMY Tyler 2.0 mi 6.4
WOODS EL Tyler 1.9 mi 7.9
BELL EL Tyler 2.0 mi 7.2
WISE EL Tyler 2.0 mi 6.3
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER EL Tyler 2.0 mi 3.4
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY-TYLER Lewisville 2.5 mi 4.6
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY MIDDLE Tyler 2.5 mi 5.6
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - VIRTUAL RECLAIM ACADEMY Tyler 2.6 mi 4.2
TYLER LEGACY H S Tyler 2.3 mi 6.3
OAK TREE ACADEMY Tyler 2.7 mi
CUMBERLAND H S Tyler 2.9 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,091

Median Home Value

$190,500

Median Rent

$1,250/mo

Population

35,804

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

58.5%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

34.9

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GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY San Antonio, TX 5.0
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ADVANTAGE ACADEMY Dallas, TX 4.9
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Fort Worth, TX 5.1
ANNE FRANK INSPIRE ACADEMY San Antonio, TX 5.1
COMPASS ROSE INGENUITY San Antonio, TX 4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grace Community School

What grades does Grace Community School serve?

Grace Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Grace Community School?

Grace Community School has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Community School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Community School rank in TX?

Grace Community School ranks #745 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Grace Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Community School a private school?

Yes, Grace Community School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace Community School a religious school?

Grace Community School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
907
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Smith County

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